The Collected Letters of Ellen Terry, Volume 1

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The letters of Ellen Terry offer a vibrant glimpse into the Victorian theatre's complexities and the challenges faced by women of her time. They reveal her struggles to balance a flourishing public career with the responsibilities of raising two illegitimate children, highlighting her resilience and the societal pressures she navigated. Through her correspondence, readers gain a deeper understanding of the personal and professional hurdles that shaped her life and contributions to the arts.